Three managers from Vietnam Airlines were charged in Singapore for accepting bribes connected to excess baggage charges collected at Singapore's airport [1, 2, 3, 4].
Singaporean Amir Khan Shoul Hamid, 42, who served as acting or deputy station manager, allegedly accepted S$41,700 (US$32,345) in bribes from November 2020 to June 2022 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Vietnamese national Truong Thi Nhung, 49, and Singaporean Poh Boon Leong, 51, are accused of conspiring to give bribes to avoid paying these fees [1, 2, 3, 4].
Vietnamese station manager Le Trac Tuan, 48, reportedly received S$6,500 in bribes from Truong Thi Nhung between March and April 2023 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Le is also accused of giving S$3,000 to Lam Anh Viet, the 52-year-old Vietnamese general manager at Vietnam Airlines, in March 2023 to avoid exposure [1, 2, 3, 4]. Lam Anh Viet faces one corruption charge related to this incident [1, 2, 3, 4].
The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) of Singapore is investigating the cases, including reports from anonymous sources [1, 2, 3, 4]. Offenders face up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to S$100,000 under Singapore law [1].
The charges were filed in Singapore courts, with an initial court mention held on July 23, 2023, and the next date set for August 20, 2023 [1, 2, 3, 4].
